L'Homme Idéal Cologne fragrance notes
Head
- orange, bergamot, pink pepper, grapefruit
Heart
- almond, neroli
Base
- white musk, vetiver
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Latest Reviews of L'Homme Idéal Cologne

At retail pricing (I assume in the $70-100 range for 100ml), it was probably a little overpriced but it's quite nice in the $50-or-lower range for a 100ml bottle, an interesting fresh cologne type but with some intrigue, not unlike a Dior Homme Cologne (not in terms of the scent itself, but in impact), in that respect, but certainly a little less bright and more grounded in the earthiness of the base.
Overall, it's a nice blend and one I'd recommend if it can be obtained at a reasonable price. It performs fairly well but not above an average designer fresh/warm weather scent. It starts out bright and then dries down fairly quickly to a more balanced vibe between the lingering bright citrus top notes and slightly thicker heart/base. I'm definitely glad to have a bottle.
7 out of 10

There's a very zesty orange underneath. Mildly woodsy base. Likeable.
Herbal, soft, and sweet at heart. You know like some green scents keep a gourmand heart (e.g. Le Male). It fits nicely in that genre but it's not for me. Does feel like a 2000-2005 release to me I have to say. Not very modern.
In the drydown, instead of retaining that anise, it morphs into what smells to me like a an imaginary transparent honey would.
Agave syrup is what comes to mind. I personally don't get almond.
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I had 'bottle sniffed' them both in duty free and turned my nose up at them. Now I regret that. I've been wearing the Cologne for three days straight, and just can't get enough of it. I love a great classic cologne, this adds the almond note that is just wonderful. Since its a bit too warm still for the EDP, I spritz it on my handkerchief and have been sniffing all day. I can't wait for the temperature drop. Is it in league with the classics? Probably not. Is it much better than most new designer fragrances? yes.


So it is with great satisfaction that I appraise my empty 50ml (quite nice) bottle of Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Cologne, and bid it a long overdue farewell.
If you're interested in a summer Guerlain, go with Vetiver/Vetiver Extreme, Homme L'Eau Boisee, or even L'Homme Ideal Cool, which I think is a lot better than Cologne, if not earth shattering.
4/10

The white musk and almond, however, do go from creamy to kind of powdery, almost soapy... not a nice, old world luxury soapiness like with Guerlain Vetiver, but quite a sweet, synthetic soapiness.
Having said that, this soapy quality seems more a skin scent than something that projects unflatteringly - this has proven to be a spring/summer compliment monster that I've paid almost nothing for.
Currently an insane bargain now that it is discontinued.

Just to clarify and set it straight for anyone who may be wondering--this smells nothing like Dior Homme Cologne, which is a fairly simple and crisp grapefruit scent, probably most similar to the original Dior Homme Sport from 2008.
Guerlain's L'Homme Ideal Colognel is true to its concept, and comes across as a lighter, fresher, warm-weather version of the original. The almond and tonka notes are still there, easily detected, but they've been infused with a breezy, airy quality and paired with relaxed citrus notes, most notably orange and a soft, floral neroli. If you're a fan of the original, this is a good alternative for the summer, as it never wears heavily but still boasts above-average longevity. Projection is solid as well, though you can easily go 3 or 4 sprays without overdoing it. L'Homme Ideal Cologne tends to amplify in strength quite a bit between the one and two hour mark.
Overall, I find this to be well done in the sense that it has a smooth, gentle construction that brings its different elements together without any clumsy or awkward missteps. It's set to the right density and leaves a soft, calming sillage in its wake. This one's obviously meant to be a crowd pleaser or at the very least, easy to wear, and to that end it's quite successful. However, if you don't like the way the original smells, chances are you'll dislike the flanker as well.
Certainly sniff out L'Homme Ideal Cologne if the idea of a summer alternative to the original is something you think you'd like--I doubt you'll be disappointed. I agree with those suggesting that this is, in fact, better than the original. Thumbs up.

It's really bright, for sure. Too bright, in fact.
I can't say that I like anything about this scent at all, and I'll leave it at that.



The Youtube hype is unwarranted, imho.
